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Creating Style Statement With Carpets in Your Dream Home

By siliconindia   |   Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Bangalore : After a hard day's work, there's nothing like going home, kicking off the shoes and digging your toes into a nice, soft carpet. This association with comfort and luxury has appealed to people ever since central and western Asian nomads first wove carpets in the fifth or fourth millennium B.C. Today, carpets are used almost exclusively as a floor covering, with numerous colors and textures to choose from. Because there are so many options, choosing a wall-to-wall carpet for your home can seem overwhelming; but it doesn't have to be. A careful consideration of style, comfort, durability and cost will help to pick a carpet. A carpet is one such element that can lend the living space a plush and cozy appeal. They are available in a variety of textures like the sinking depths of a shag rug, the textured feel of a wall-to-wall carpet and the intricately woven splendor of a Persian carpet. Contemporary carpets and rugs come in a plethora of designs, patterns and materials. Choosing a carpet can be tricky as the wrong choice can dwarf a room or make everything horribly mismatched. Depending on the type of fibre, design and weaving techniques, carpets can be classified under different categories: Based on types of Fiber : While buying a carpet or rug, the material with which the carpet is made carries the highest priority. Each fiber gives a different texture to the carpet. Bamboo Carpets : Bamboo carpets promote good health as they are toxin free, unlike synthetic carpets. They are durable and enhance the aesthetic look of the house. Bamboo carpets act as good insulators and are not expensive like carpets made from other materials such as silk or wool. They are eco-friendly and easy to clean. Coir carpets : Coir carpets are prominent, durable and keep the interiors clean and tidy for a long time. Coir carpets are cheaper than their traditional counterparts like wool or silk. Jute carpets : Jute carpets are elegant by nature and can be woven in exquisite designs. Jute is eco-friendly but deteriorates when exposed to excessive sunlight. Jute carpets are easy to clean in case of dirt and stains. They are comfortable and soft under one's feet. Wool carpets : Wool has certain unique properties. Its twisted nature gives it a firm finish. It is heat absorbent, which makes it a good insulator. It traps dirt and earth particles within itself. Since wool absorbs sound, woolen carpets are recommended for busy traffic and high safety zones. Woolen carpets can absorb shocks as well. Since wool absorbs moisture, woolen carpets are not suitable for wet areas. Silk carpets : Apart from providing comfort, silk carpets have a smooth yet non-slippery texture. Though silk is one of the strongest natural fibers, its strength decreases on becoming wet. Hence, silk carpets are inappropriate for moist places. The sheen of the fiber makes it suitable for making carpets. Staple or synthetic carpets : Synthetic carpets are generally not good for human health. They trap dust particles and release them back into the atmosphere after a certain period of time. To combat this, fibers are being produced, containing anti-microbial add-ons. Carpets made of such fibers combine health with beauty. Staple yarns are yarns fashioned in small lengths. They are spun and wound together to form long fibers and tufted into a carpet. Carpets woven by synthetic staple yarn are called staple carpets. Based on types of designs : Antique carpets : They are used for decorations or floor coverings.If they are not in good condition, one must get them cleaned by the vendor himself. Kashmir carpets : Kashmir carpets are very popular and influential. Shades like blue, red and yellow are commonly found on these carpets. Persian carpets: Persian carpets are revered all over the world. They are woven meticulously representing the rich culture and tradition of ancient Persia. They exhibit exclusive designs and themes such as flowers and animals, to name a few. Turkish carpets : Turkish carpets appear in their own styles. The decorations of Turkish carpets come with their own patterns. Turkish carpets are either symmetrically knotted or flat woven. Based on type of weaving technique : Hand-knotted carpets : They are made all over the world but were first seen in Asia and were later adopted by the European nations as well. There are various types of hand-knotting techniques such as Turkish knot, Persian knot, Jufti knot and Spanish knot. Such carpets lend a touch of culture to the room and look exquisite. Hand-tufted carpets : A hand tufted carpet is manufactured using a tufting gun with needles mounted in the front. The gun shoots soft and lustrous yarns into the base. The carpet is produced on a frame having a cotton foundation with the design imprint on it. Because of the set mechanism, the yarn is shot and pulled back on the surface. The machine creates the loop and also makes a cut, according to the design. After the tufts are ready, the floor covering is backed with latex covering to ensure endurance. Hand-woven carpet : Hand-woven carpets are slightly different than knotted ones. The pile is absent and a different kind of loom is used to weave these carpets. Knot rows are absent as well. Hand woven carpets made from yarn are available in almost all possible colors and shades. Braided carpets : Braided carpets originated in Native America and later spread to other parts of the world. Initially women and children wove these carpets as a pastime. Moreover, they were handmade while today they are machine made as well. Making these carpets has been passed on as a tradition from one generation to the other. Modern braided carpets contain a variety of colour patterns. Namdah : A Namdah carpet is made from felted wool, fur or animal hair. Kashmiri Namdah is famous for its embroidery. Namdahs from Gujarat and Rajasthan contain floral themes, amplified birds, human forms and animals. Namdahs are cheaper than the present woolen carpets. However, they are equally warm, stylish and durable.

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